(fdr) Thunder MTN-Johnson (FR 5685) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Thunder MTN-Johnson (FR 5685) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
5,073 ft
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An 8.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Thunder Mountain.

Bitterroot National Forest, West Fork Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 365 days.

0.9 of the 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.9 of the 8.4 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Lookout Mountain stands 2,755 ft above the site, 2.2 miles northeast. West Fork Bitterroot River runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 36 mi off.

September normals 40–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
(fdr) Lookout MTN Ridge (FR 5696) in MTForest Road Road0.4miAlta Campground in MTCampground1.3mi(fdr) Rombo Campground (FR 66) in MTDispersed Camping2.9mi(fdr) Woods Creek (FR 5669) in MTForest Road Road3.6mi(fdr) Mine-Crandall (FR 5793) in MTForest Road Road4.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Bitterroot National Forest, West Fork Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?